VCA New Hartford Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified companion animal practice seeking a full-time veterinary associate (part-time available too!).

VCA New Hartford takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our extensive mentorship program in a collaborative hospital team environment. 

Apply today, or reach out directly to our talent team member, Nick, at nick.silva@vca.com for any questions.

What makes VCA New Hartford Animal Hospital unique?

• We have been serving the greater New Hartford and surrounding communities since 1978
• We have a beautiful, newly renovated facility with 10 exam rooms, double sterile surgical suite, double dental suite, dental x-ray, digital x-ray, ultrasound, cold laser, in-house diagnostic laboratory, oxygen chamber, and ECG.
• Associates have access to VCA's Scribe Program (Never do records at home again!)
• Very strong support staff with multiple LVT's supporting each doctor
• Schedules are agreed upon by the individual associate's needs along with the hospital needs.

We have a unique and collaborative culture that celebrates individual and team success every day and we work closely together to be the best that we can be.

Why New Hartford, NY?
We are located at the foothills of the Adirondack mountains and our local New Hartford Schools are ranked some of the highest in the country. We are less than an hour from Syracuse and 1.5 hours from Albany, both large cities! We have a professional hockey team (The Utica Comets), several community colleges as well as our private university, Utica University, many community events including the Boilermaker road race (where runners come from all over the world to participate), the Stanley Theater which provides off Broadway plays and concerts, as well as some of the best Italian and ethnic restaurants in the country!

Compensation packages are negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $120K - $150K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

We look forward to hearing from you. Come see what makes us different!

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

If interested in this opportunity, please click here.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

About VCA New Hartford Animal Hospital

We Care.
At VCA, your pet’s health is our top priority, and excellent service to you is our goal. We’re a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Our technicians and support team members are all animal lovers who treat pets with the compassion and respect that they deserve.

Local Doctors, World-Class Care.
VCA is committed to continuously improving the standard of care for our hospitals and veterinary medicine as a whole through compassionate, high-quality primary care. VCA has over 1,000 neighborhood hospitals and over 6,000 Veterinarians. To stay on top of the latest advances, every VCA Veterinarian completes 30 hours of continuing education a year – more than twice the industry standard.

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